The Going to the Movies Collection – 2 Book Boxed Set: Better Than the Movies & Nothing Like the Movies - By Lynn Painter - Paperback

Fall into the charming world of Lynn Painter's Better Than the Movies series with this collectible two-book boxed set. Bringing together Better Than the Movies and Nothing Like the Movies, this romantic comedy collection follows Liz Buxbaum and Wes Bennett through first love, friendship, growing up, and the messy reality of finding a happily-ever-after beyond the movies. All of our books are brand new.

Titles in This Set / Includes

Includes: Better Than the Movies • Nothing Like the Movies

About the Collection

Better Than the Movies introduces Liz Buxbaum, a hopeless romantic who has always imagined her life unfolding like a classic romantic comedy. When her longtime crush Michael returns to town, Liz turns to her irritating-but-attractive next-door neighbor Wes Bennett for help getting noticed. As their plans develop, Liz begins to question what she really wants from love and whether real relationships can be better than the stories she has always dreamed about.

Nothing Like the Movies continues Liz and Wes's story as they navigate college, relationships, and the challenges of finding their way back to each other. The sequel expands their romance beyond the familiar rom-com fantasy and explores what happens when real life does not follow a perfect script.

Why This Set Works

This two-book collection combines young adult romance • romantic comedy • contemporary fiction • first love • friends-to-lovers • coming-of-age • friendship • college romance • second chances.

The two books form the Better Than the Movies duology, making this boxed set a convenient way to read Liz and Wes's central story together.

Perfect For

Perfect for: Lynn Painter readers • YA romance fans • romantic comedy readers • contemporary romance collections • first-love stories • coming-of-age fiction • rom-com fans • teen readers • young adult book collections • romance gifts • home libraries • paperback collectors

Product Details

Author • Lynn Painter • Series • Better Than the Movies • Books in Set • 2 • Titles Included • Better Than the Movies • Nothing Like the Movies • Collection • Complete 2-Book Duology • Format • Paperback Boxed Set • Publisher • Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers • Pages • 848 • Publication Date • September 30, 2025 • Recommended Age • 14+ • Language • English